The Easy of Installing Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo is a beautiful, durable hardwood flooring, even if bamboo is really grass, which beats many standard wood floors in hardness, as well as stability. Another benefit of bamboo is that when you install it, you can do so with the knowledge that it is an environmentally friendly product. It only takes approximately 4 to 5 years for the bamboo culms to mature, where as a red oak or maple can take decades to mature and once cut, the tree is dead, unlike bamboo which will grow back.

When purchasing bamboo or any other hardwood flooring you want to ensure that you buy from a reputable manufacturer who provides a warranty and is willing to back up their product and honor their warranty.

Your next step is to guarantee that your subfloor is dry, clean, and level prior to installation. If your subfloors are not clean, the adhesive will not bond well, and subfloors that are susceptible to moisture will eventually cause rot. Subfloors that are not level will cause the bamboo flooring to squeak when walked on. Having clean dry and level subfloors are the key to installing bamboo flooring as well as any other hardwood flooring material.

Depending on the manufacture, bamboo flooring may be glued down moisture barrier flooring adhesive is used. To apply the adhesive to the subfloor you will need to use with a trowel. The bamboo flooring planks will immediately need to be placed. Therefore, you may need help during installation. Bamboo flooring can also be nailed down over a plywood or particleboard subfloor by using a nail gun. When nailing down bamboo flooring, once you have secured the starter rows the following planks should be nailed above the tongue at a 45o angle to face. Nailing down bamboo is easier than gluing especially when using a nail gun.

The last step in installing your bamboo flooring, is once your have finished your project, sit back and enjoy all the complements youll receive on your beautiful, durable bamboo floors.

Installation Key Points:

Clean, dry, and leveled subfloor For installation on a concrete slab, check the moisture content of the floor to guarantee its in a suitable range within the manufacturers specifications. Ensure that you leave proper expansion gaps as required by the manufacturers specifications. Dont be afraid to ask for expert assistance. Always read your manufacturers instructions for proper installation, before, and during installation.

The following is a list of possible required tools and supplies: Underlayment Adhesive Transitional Moldings Duct Tape Tape Measure Chalk Line Trowel Cleaning Kit Nail gun Nails

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